BIOLOGY
105 LAB - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Instructor: Dr. Hugh Potter, Professor of Biology
Phone
Number: (908) 709 – 7529
Email
address: potter@ucc.edu
Office
Location: Room S206A, Cranford Campus on the 2nd
floor of the Science Building
Office
Hours for the Spring 2008 Semester:
Wednesday, 11 to 12 AM, Cranford
(Science Building), Room S206A
Thursday, 3 to 5 PM, Elizabeth Campus, Room
703
Course
Description:
A&P I is a course designed for pre-nursing, pre-physical therapy and other
allied health students. In Biology 105, the semester’s work will include a
thorough study of the molecular basis of life, cytology and histology. The
functional aspects of these levels of organization will be emphasized. In
addition, the Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular and Nervous Systems will be
investigated.
This course has been structured to afford you every opportunity to develop
your ability to learn, to master the required material and to demonstrate your
success in these endeavors. Students who have chosen to enroll in this course
are seeking rigorous pre-professional preparation. This course will provide the
level of preparation you require.
Basis of Grade
Your lab grade is the second component of your
final grade. Your final grade in lab is based on two factors:
1. Daily quizzes in the lab
- Each quiz consists of 15 multiple choice questions. These questions will be
based on the work of the previous lab. Each question will be presented on a
Power point slide together with a graphic, photograph or short video. The
question can be answered by referring to the content of the graphic (see sample
lab questions below). These slides will be shown to the class using a digital
projector. Students will have 45 seconds to observe and answer each question.
Altogether, there will be 11 quizzes. The lowest score will be dropped. The 10
remaining quizzes will constitute 65% of the lab grade. There are no make ups
for missed lab quizzes.
Students must attend the lab following the quiz. Students who do not
remain in class until the end of the period will receive a zero for the quiz.
2. Final lab exam - A final
cumulative laboratory exam will be given to the class on a day and time to be
announced. This exam will be constructed, like the quizzes, using Power
point. There will be 50 questions. Students will have 45 seconds to observe
and answer each question. The lab final will be worth 35% of the Final Lab
Grade. (A
final lab exam will not be given this semester)
3. Attendance at all
classes, lab or lecture, is mandatory. Excessive absence will result is a
grade penalty. Lateness is not acceptable. Students should be in class at the
starting time in order to take quizzes, tests and get the information of the
day. Late arrivals create a disturbance which is a major distraction for
students and instructor. Lateness may result in a grade
reduction.
Biology
105 - Schedule of Laboratory Exercises
Lab #1 -
Language of Anatomy
The Organ
Systems
A.
Recitation
1. an
introduction to anatomical terminology and examples of usage
2. the position of organ systems within biological levels of organization
B.
Support Materials
1. Video tape
(VHS) - Language of Anatomy
2. CD-ROM's:
a. ADAM
b. Body Works
3. Power Point
Slides - Not Available
C. Student Work
1. Application of Anatomical Terminology
2. Review of
Organ Systems
Lab #2
Use of the Microscope
Introduction to Cytology
Mitosis - Cell Division
A. Recitation
1. Introduction to the principals of microscopy.
2. The parts of the microscope and their functions.
3. The cytology of a selection of body cells.
4. The stages of the process of mitosis.
B. Support Materials
1. VHS Tape -
Use of the Microscope
2. Video Disk(VD):
a. Slice of Life
b. UCC Video Disk
C. Student Work:
1. Examination
of the parts of the microscope
2. Study of resolving power (letter "e")
3. Study of depth of field (crossed threads)
4. Preparation of a wet mount slide.
5. Study of mitosis using slide of whitefish embryo
D. Quiz #1 - Language of
Anatomy
Lab #3 -
Transport Across the Cell Membrane
A. Recitation
1. review of the structure and function of the cell membrane
2. discussion of the processes of diffusion, osmosis and dialysis
B. Support Materials
1. Handout
distributed in lab
2. CD-ROM - The Chemistry of Life
3. PowerPoint Slide Review -
a. Organelles of the Cell
b. Cell Transport
C. Student Work - Using a
prepared handout, students will perform lab studies of diffusion, osmosis and
dialysis.
D. Quiz #2 - The Use of the
Microscope
Lab #4 -
Basic Tissues and Membranes
A. Recitation - The basic
histology of tissues and membranes will be discussed
B. Support Materials:
1. Handouts:
Characteristics of Epithelia
Types
of Epithelia
Connective
tissues
2. Computer
program (CP) - The Tissues
3. CD-ROM -
Microscopic Anatomy
4. Video Disk
(VD):
a. Slice
of Life
b. UCC
Video Disk
5. PowerPoint Slide Reviews
a. The Epithelia
b. The Connective Tissues
6. Histology Atlas
a. Atlas of Epithelia
b. Atlas of
Connective tissues
7. Suggested Web Site -
Virtual
Histology Lab
C. Student Lab Work -
Students will study slides of selected epithelial and connective tissues.
D. Quiz #3 - Cell Transport
Lab #5 -
The Integumentary System and Osseous Tissue
A. Recitation -
1. a discussion
of the structure and functions of the skin.
2. an
introduction to the study of osseous tissue and the bones
B. Support Materials
1. Handouts:
The Skin
Osseous tissue
2. VD - Slice
of Life
3. PowerPoint Slide Review - The Skin
C. Student Lab Work:
1. study
selected slides of skin both normal and pathological
2. review
models and specimens set up around the lab.
3. introduction to the components of osseous tissue, types of bony tissue
and bone categories
D. Quiz #4 - The Tissues
Lab #6 -
The Axial Skeleton and the Fetal Skeleton
A. Recitation
1. a brief
description of the axial skeleton
2. a
comparison of the fetal and adult skeleton
B. Support Materials
1. Handout:
Axial skeleton
(distributed in lab)
Introduction to
Skeletal System
2. VD - Slice
of Life
3. CD-ROM -
ADAM
C. Student Lab Work
1. to study the
bones of the axial skeleton and selected surface features
2. to examine
the fetal skeleton and compare it with the adult skeleton
D. Quiz #5 - The Skin
Lab #7 -
The Appendicular Skeleton and the Articulations
A. Recitation
1. a brief
discussion of the appendicular skeleton
2. a review of
the various types of articulations
B. Support Materials
1. Handout: The
Appendicular Skeleton (distributed in lab)
Introduction to
Skeletal System
Articulations
2. VD - Slice
of Life
3. CD-ROM -
ADAM
4. PowerPoint Slide Review - Articulations
C. Student Lab Work
1. to study the
bones of the appendicular skeleton and selected surface features
2. to identify
examples of the various types of joints
D. Quiz #6 - The Axial
Skeleton (Not Available)
Lab #8 -
Muscle Histology and Basic Physiology
A. Recitation
1. a discussion of the basic histology of skeletal, cardiac and smooth
muscle with an emphasis on skeletal tissue
2. a brief discussion of the physiology of muscle fiber contraction
B. Support Materials
1. Handout: Muscle tissues
2. CD-ROM - Muscle Physiology
3. VD - Slice of Life
4. VHS - Frog SkeletaL Muscle Physiology
5. PowerPoint Slide Review - Muscle
tissues
C. Student Lab Work
1. to examine microscope slides of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle
tissue
2. to review the videotape of the physiology of frog muscle contraction
D. Quiz #7 - Appendicular
Skeleton and Articulations
(Not Available)
Lab #9
-
Gross Anatomy of Skeletal Muscles
A. Recitation - a
discussion of the structure and function of selected skeletal muscles
B. Support Materials
1. Handout distributed in lab
2. CD-ROM's
a. ADAM
b. Muscle Physiology (interactive module)
3. PowerPoint Slide Review -Musculature
C. Student Lab Work
1. to become familar with the location, appearance and function of
selected skeletal muscles
2. to understand the relationship between the points of attachment of
muscles and their actions
D. Quiz #8 - Muscle Tissues
Lab #10
-
Histology of Nerve tissue and the Nerve Impulse
A. Recitation
1. a description of the histology of neurons
2. a brief discussion of the nerve impulse
B. Support Materials
1. Handout: Nervous tissue
Transmembrane potential
2. CD-ROM's
a. Nervous System I
b. Nervous System II
3. VD - Slice of Life
4. PowerPoint Slide Review - The Neuron
C. Student Lab Work
1. to examine microscope slides of a selection of nervous tissue
2. to review the principles of neurophysiology
D. Quiz #9 - The
Musculature
Lab #11
-
The Gross Anatomy of the Brain
The Cranial Nerves and Their Functions
A. Recitation -
1. a review of the anatomy and functions of the brain
2. a review of cranial nerve function
B. Support Materials
1. Handout: The Brain
2. CD-ROM's
a. Nervous System I
b. ADAM
3. VHS - Sheep Brain Dissection
4. PowerPoint Slide Reviews
a. The Cranial Nerves
b. The Brain
c. Sheep Brain Dissection
C. Student Lab Work
1. dissection of the sheep brain with recognition of important structures
and their functions
2. identification of the cranial nerves and their functions
D. Quiz #10 - The Neuron
(not given)
Lab #12
-
The
Anatomy and Functions of the Spinal Cord - Somatic and Autonomic Reflexes
A. Recitation -
1. a discussion of the anatomy of the spinal cord and spinal nerves
2. a review of the functions of the spinal cord and spinal nerves
3. an overview of somatic and autonomic reflex pathways
B. Support Materials
1. CD-ROM's
a. Nervous System I
b. Nervous System II
2. VHS - Frog Spinal Reflex and Autonomic Reflex
3. PowerPoint Slide Review - The Spinal
Cord and Reflexes
C. Student Lab Work
1. dissection of the spinal cord
2. testing a variety of somatic and autonomic reflexes
D. Quiz #11- Anatomy of the
Brain
Lab #13
-
The Structure and Function of the Eye and Ear
A. Recitation
1. Anatomy and basic function of the eye.
2. Anatomy and basic function of the ear and vestibular apparatus.
B. Support Materials
1. VHS - Sheep Eye Dissection
2. CD-ROM - ADAM
3. PowerPoint Slide Review - Receptor Organs
C. Student Lab Work
1. dissection of the sheep eye
2. perform tests of vision.
3. Study models of the ear and vestibular apparatus.
4. Perform tests of hearing.
Last Day
to Withdraw - March 20th
Final Exam Period Begins - May 13th
Date of Cumulative Lab Final - TBA